The Clifton clarion., 1887-01-19
DONNA COUalSO.
Ore of tho Ricnest and Most Re InarkaDie Women in the World.

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 Donna Isadora Cousino of San tiago at the death of her husband received from him absolute con trol of his immense possessions; she is now the owner of mines, parks, ships, plantations, manu- factories, and magnificent build ings, both public and private. With queenly heart and liberal hand she has to thousands dwell ing in that ocean-fringed realm opened door of industry unequal ed almost in number and variety; "a genuine, happy, hearty, foster mother IS she to the people under her charge"
 Every house in the town of Lota is owned by her, and its 5000 or ', GOO inhabitants are dependent on her for support; in the two towns of Lota and Coronel she pays out monthly as wages from $100.OOO to S120,000, most of this sum re- turning through the supply stores, where everything in the line of food and clothing is kept ready for her own people.
 The only coal mines in South America are reckoned among her riches, assuring her of revenue of S30,000 per month; also may be mentioned copper and silver smell ting works of great value, and 8 fleet of eight lron steam ships.
 "Macul" one of her plantations, stretches from the boundary of the City of Santiago far into the Cordilleras; in the valleys are her fields of grain, orchards, and vine yards, and focks of sheep and herds of cattle range over her pleasant foot hills. More than 400 men are here employed.
 Mme. Cousino, 1t is said, Is given to costly extravagances; her erec- ton of palatial residence at To- ta may perchance be so regarded. Let 1t not be forgotten that in house costing S1,000,000 opportu- mites for honest, we'll paid labor may enrich hundreds of other homes and that all grades of hand icraft, from lowest and bumblest to architect, sculptor, artist and artificers of every style of cur- hing workmanship, are called into requisition.
 This prince-like home-place is within park of 250 acres, upou which already has been expended nearly S1,000,000 Scores of la borers have here constant employ ment, and for that matter, 1t will require a small host tc keep such grounds in royal trim. Extrava- gances, indeed. what chances are given both men and women tC earn an honest living, and under the fostering care of 50 wise benefactress to rise to higher planes should special genius o, talent be developedI And such happy out look by the young peo pie, youths and maidens, she is ever ready with helping hand which they we'll know means tht best instruction, and all expense: paid.
 Mime. Cousino is regarded as ont of the richest women in the world and as we'll queen of financiers,' exhibiting great foresight, breadtl of purpose, and remarkable ability as manager of affairs, with skill and tact beyond that of most bus mess men in controlling, directing and harmonizing the many branch! of business and trade in whicf she Is interested, throughly mas tering every detail. Her superln tendents are trained for their spe cial departments of oversight they have the confidence of then ''head," are well paid, and are de voted to her service.
 It is mentioned that ''while th' United States fleet was at Nalpa raiso Admiral Upton and twent, of his officers accepted an invita- ton from Mme. Cous1nO and Wer regally entertained. They wer made at home in elegant mansion rode in her carriages, and wer not allowed to spend money o their own; she quietly forestalle'
 all such intention on their part b
 sending to all shops and restau rants that orders received fror
 American officers should be chare
 ed to her account" This exceed
 most royal courtesies on record.
 We are told that the ancestry C
 Mme. Cousino and also of her hus
 band can be traced back to tn
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